He hath also stablished them for ever and ever: he hath made a decree which shall not pass.

And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be taxed.

Moreover I make a decree what ye shall do to the elders of these Jews for the building of this house of God: that of the king's goods, even of the tribute beyond the river, forthwith expenses be given unto these men, that they be not hindered.

And when the king's decree which he shall make shall be published throughout all his empire, (for it is great,) all the wives shall give to their husbands honour, both to great and small.

So it came to pass, when the king's commandment and his decree was heard, and when many maidens were gathered together unto Shushan the palace, to the custody of Hegai, that Esther was brought also unto the king's house, to the custody of Hegai, keeper of the women.

But when ye shall hear of wars and commotions, be not terrified: for these things must first come to pass; but the end is not by and by.